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LS55 NZD

2005 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,159 mi
Last recorded136,159 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mini Cooper66,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 NZD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 136,159 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 136,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake wear & ABS wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 124,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 109,391 miles

Nearside Rear brake requires attention

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,570 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 99,317 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 99,250 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,071 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,068 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,025 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 63,025 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,513 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 55,513 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,005 miles

all four tyres worn slightly on inside edges. all legal at test time

Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,564 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,362 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 41,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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LS55 NZD is a 2005 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 66,004 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LS55 NZD is a 2005 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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